Beaches in the Algarve

Do you know that some of the world’s best and most beautiful beaches are to be found in the Algarve? There are so many lovely interesting sandy beaches in the Algarve that you will find amongst them a good selection on which to enjoy your holiday.

Along its 200-kilometre coastline, these beaches vary from the small sheltered coves to broad endless stretches of sea washed sand, and the entire coast enjoys a Mediterranean-style micro-climate with temperatures that vary from 15º C in winter through to 30º C in summer.. Hardly surprising then that the region is a favourite for sun-seekers coming from the most diverse locations. As you travel from east to west along the coast, the beaches tend to become more subject to seasonal currents.

As some excellent beaches are not immediately accessible from the holiday towns, and because it’s difficult to choose one from among approximately 150 named beaches, I’m going to give you a list of the Top 10 Algarve Beaches first and then I will leave the rest for you to discover.

Eastern Algarve Beaches

These beaches are located between Vila Real de Santo António and Faro, also called the Eastern Algarve region.

• Ilha de Tavira
• Praia do Barril
• Praia da Armona
• Praia Verde

Central Algarve Beaches

Beaches between Albufeira and Faro, are located in the Central Algarve region.

• Praia da Falésia
• Ilha de Faro

Western Algarve Beaches

The beaches between Sagres and Albufeira, are part of the Western Algarve.

• Praia da Bordeira
• Praia do Martinhal
• Meia Praia
• Praia da Rocha
• Praia da Galé

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